Using Blog Components

March 24, 1992

Using Blog Components

This post demonstrates how to use the custom MDX components to create rich, interactive blog posts.

Introduction

The blog platform includes a variety of custom components that make it easy to create engaging content. Let's explore how to use them.

Component Documentation

For full documentation of all available components, visit the component docs page.

Code Examples

Here's a simple React component:

import React from "react";

interface ButtonProps {
  label: string;
  onClick: () => void;
  variant?: "primary" | "secondary";
}

export function Button({ label, onClick, variant = "primary" }: ButtonProps) {
  const baseClasses = "px-4 py-2 rounded-md font-medium";
  const variantClasses = {
    primary: "bg-blue-600 text-white hover:bg-blue-700",
    secondary: "bg-gray-200 text-gray-800 hover:bg-gray-300",
  };

  return (
    <button
      className={`${baseClasses} ${variantClasses[variant]}`}
      onClick={onClick}
    >
      {label}
    </button>
  );
}
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Project Structure

This is how a typical Next.js project might be structured:

my-nextjs-project

Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are some useful keyboard shortcuts for VS Code:

Ctrl+Space
Trigger IntelliSense
F12
Go to definition
Shift+Alt+F
Format document
Ctrl+Shift+P
Show command palette

Color System

Our design system uses the following color palette:

Primary
slate-900
Secondary
slate-800
Accent
blue-500
Error
red-500
Success
green-500
Warning
amber-500

Interactive Elements

Tabs

TypeScript adds static type-checking to JavaScript, helping catch errors early in development.

Accordion

Project Timeline

Here's how the blog platform evolved over time:

June 2023

Initial Project Setup

Set up Next.js with MDX support and created basic blog structure.

July 2023

Core Components

Developed fundamental components like CodeBlock, Blockquote, and CaptionedImage.

August 2023

Interactive Components

Added Tabs, Accordion, and other interactive elements to enhance engagement.

September 2023

Specialized Components

Created FileTree, KeyboardShortcut, and other specialized components for technical content.

October 2023

Documentation

Wrote comprehensive documentation and created component demos.

Quotes and Callouts

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Attention

Remember to update your dependencies regularly to ensure you have the latest security patches.

Pro Tip

Use the TableOfContents component at the beginning of long articles to help readers navigate.

Common Mistake

Don't forget to add alt text to your images for better accessibility.

Conclusion

These components make it easy to create rich, interactive blog posts without having to write complex HTML or CSS. For more information on how to use these components, check out the component documentation.

View all component documentation